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Old 01-31-2019, 10:46 AM   #1
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Build Thread - 52” midhandle

Going to be starting my cutting this weekend and want to start a thread to document.

The current plan is to end up with a 3 band powered gun with a total length of 51-53”

Hardware:
Ermes DR mechanism
AR-15 base and grip
53” 7mm single flopper shaft
Salvimar 50m Maxi reel

The current plan of attack is to get my track, mech pocket, reel relieve and handle relief cut and fitted before using 2 templates to shape my side and top profile before moving to hand tools to add curves tapers and sex appeal.

Always looking for feedback and guidance so any tips tricks comments insults etc are all appreciated.

Big Shout out to Dean for the parts and answering my endless questions @AoshunSpearfishingSupply


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Re: Build Thread - 52” midhandle

Here are the rough plans for my templates





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Old 01-31-2019, 10:49 AM   #3
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Re: Build Thread - 52” midhandle

Rough layout of parts




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Old 01-31-2019, 10:50 AM   #4
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Re: Build Thread - 52” midhandle

Muzzle layout. I like to go 1inch back and a quarter inch below my track depth and use a half inch bit and leave the slot undersized and tight.

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Re: Build Thread - 52” midhandle

Just some shots of the blank

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Old 01-31-2019, 10:52 AM   #6
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Re: Build Thread - 52” midhandle

Looks like a solid setup
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Old 02-02-2019, 10:43 PM   #7
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Build Thread - 52” midhandle

I cut my track and mech pocket. Really easy install on the Ermes DR.


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Re: Build Thread - 52” midhandle

I’m still amazed how easy this mech installs. I’ll never go back to pinning in a mechanism.

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Re: Build Thread - 52” midhandle

by recessing the trigger, you lower the fulcrum for the remote trigger. You will have to drop that handle placement a bit to get a good travel for the pushrod. Or get a slide trigger/rod handle.
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Re: Build Thread - 52” midhandle

Cut my band slot.

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Re: Build Thread - 52” midhandle

Side profile rough cut of the handle recess, I had no idea how great flush trim bits were before this build.

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by recessing the trigger, you lower the fulcrum for the remote trigger. You will have to drop that handle placement a bit to get a good travel for the pushrod. Or get a slide trigger/rod handle.


I just double checked, I have plenty of swing mounting my remote trigger 1/4 below my track height. The Ermes travel distance is only like 1/4” to release as well. Definitely okay there still.


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Re: Build Thread - 52” midhandle

Not sure if that lay up picture is accurate, but I don't see a reason to have the Pushrod so much higher than the top of the Handle? Reverse Mechs don't have a ho heap of travel to begin with. I think this is what Malibu John who has built many midhandles is referring to. You want capitalize on the max swing of both remote trigger and trigger sear.
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Not sure if that lay up picture is accurate, but I don't see a reason to have the Pushrod so much higher than the top of the Handle? Reverse Mechs don't have a ho heap of travel to begin with. I think this is what Malibu John who has built many midhandles is referring to. You want capitalize on the max swing of both remote trigger and trigger sear.


Sorry, that picture is misleading. I see what your both saying. Push rod is inlayed into the base of the handle. It’s about an inch above where it’s going to sit. It will be seated as low as I can get it.


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Re: Build Thread - 52” midhandle

Here is a better visual of the rod track height.

Also cut my reel seat with a slightly undersized Forstner bit. Dying to get more work done, but work and life keep getting in the way.

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